Delhi Solar Policy: Powering the Capital with Clean Energy
The Delhi Solar Energy Policy has created one of the most attractive environments in India for rooftop solar adoption. With strong financial incentives, innovative business
The Delhi Solar Energy Policy has created one of the most attractive environments in India for rooftop solar adoption. With strong financial incentives, innovative business
Explore Delhi''s 2025 solar energy statistics—installed capacity, rooftop growth, annual generation, challenges, and insights for consumers and developers.
Delhi''s new solar policy targets 6,000 MW of installed solar capacity by 2025 to increase the share of solar energy in Delhi''s annual electricity demand from 9 per cent to 25 per cent in
The results of this research indicate that a megacity such as Delhi can benefit and drive a regional energy transition, with reduction in primary energy of over 40%, reduction in
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has said that the capital is moving towards clean and smart energy, as more than 250 megawatts of rooftop solar capacity have been
Delhi''s new solar policy targets 6,000 MW of installed solar capacity by 2025 to increase the share of solar energy in Delhi''s annual electricity demand
Hybrid RESCO – for consumers who have roof space but cannot afford the upfront expenditure required to purchase rooftop solar. The policy also envisions the solarization of all government
Delhi holds significant potential to scale up its renewable energy infrastructure, particularly through solar power, which is crucial for meeting the city''s high energy demand
All Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) and State utilities to incorporate a minimum of 2-hour co-located Energy Storage Systems (ESS), equivalent to 10% of the
According to a BSES official, the rooftop solar panel installation helps customers reduce their electricity bills significantly and they can even sell the surplus energy back to the
According to a BSES official, the rooftop solar panel
RESCO Mode: Consumers can opt for Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) models if they lack capital. Hybrid RESCO Model: The RESCO developer leases the
Delhi holds significant potential to scale up its renewable energy infrastructure, particularly through solar power, which is crucial for
Hybrid RESCO – for consumers who have roof space but cannot afford the upfront expenditure required to purchase rooftop solar. The policy also
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He emphasised that while Delhi lacks the vast land resources of other states, it is leading through innovation, solar energy, and digital technology. The city’s new solar policy envisions “every rooftop as a power plant”.
Delhi's current solar power generation is over 1,500MW, which includes 270MW from rooftop solar installations and nearly 1,250MW from larger utility-scale solar power systems.
The Delhi Solar Energy Policy 2023 (hereafter, 'the policy') was notified in March 2024 with the goal of increasing installed rooftop solar capacity to 750 MW within the state and accessing utility-scale solar capacity of 3,750 MW from outside the state.
New Delhi: With Delhi govt launching the revised solar energy policy earlier this year, there was a surge in the number of rooftop solar connection installations in the national capital.